How to Pronounce Guy

To pronounce "guy", say GUY — one syllable, IPA /ɡaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guy”

"guy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gae, ngai — easy to mix up when writing.

What does guy mean?

noun

  1. An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).
  2. A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".

verb

  1. To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.
  2. To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.

Synonyms

blokebrotherchapcovefellowgeezerbrodude

Antonyms

birdbroadchickdamegalgirl

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Words that rhyme with guy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

blackguardhombreridiculecatrib

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guy"?▾

"Guy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guy" is /ɡaɪ/.

What does "guy" mean?▾

Guy: An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

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